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dinamo19271975 – :
I have an old small vintage Corday bottle with just a little juice left. It’s a bit powdery for my taste, but I like it. I’m never really sure, tho, when I’m getting something this old if it’s really the full complement of the perfume. I just can’t tell as never smelled it before. It is a lot more subtle than I expected. Not wildly spicy for an old fashioned oriental.
ivan2659 – :
I have the Max Factor version in the form of a 2oz tester, and all I can say is that this is an oriental powder fantasy. This gets so many compliments and has some serious staying power. Sillage is moderate (enough for another person to smell it across the counter that I work at) and it exudes class. This is just so spicy, warm, and powdery; it is a keeper on my perfume shelf.
leon.kv – :
Mmmmmm…. This could be my new fave!!! There is so much awesome/yummy/vintage in this!
I have a Corday Cologne Spray, Corday Cologne Splash, and Max Factor Spray and Cologne. Besides some “age” to the Corday stuff, they are pretty identical. I actually have yet to sniff the Dana. (Dana does not impress me tho… I am very very disappointed in Dana’s Demi Jour and Chantilly)
I love Toujours Moi. It’s most like vintage Habanita, with some dark rubbery animal funk along with smoooooth creamy sweet incense/honey/vanilla/flowers/smoke. In fact I call this 2/3 Habanita, and 1/3 vintage Bal a Versailles cologne.
For cologne, it has the lasting power of today’s EDP. Since I have about 8 ounces now in my hands/stash, I’m good. Love this stuff. Habanita is my #1, but since this is that and more…. could this be my new fave???? Haha. It’s the winter of 2017/2018, so it’s well below freezing and snowing. I will prob not love this as much in warmer weather.
** Also has some vibes like vintage Tabu. I adore vintage Tabu for the bit of vintage dust/animal funk.
miner23 – :
This is yummy stuff. A cousin and I discovered Toujours Moi on our aunt’s dresser in 1966 and thought we had gone to heaven. I have both the Corday and Dana. The Corday is probably from the 60s or 70s as I remember having a stylistically similar bottle of Possession. I agree with Bigsly that the scent is initially discordant, and am glad this was mentioned as I always assumed that was just how my skin reacted. As soon as the scent settles it is beautiful and I think the incense makes this a treasure.
There is a difference between the Dana and Corday, but the Dana is still easily recognizable as Toujours Moi, and I would certainly buy it if I run out. The older perfume is a bit richer, remembering also that we were still using real scents instead of chemicals. Toujours Moi is very similar to Habanita which has sadly been reduced to a watery concoction that lasts about 20 minutes on the skin. Toujours Moi never lasted an entire day on me, and the sillage is moderate. Yesterday’s Perfume lists notes as orange blossom, lavender, jasmine, lilac, vetiver, musk, and incense. There is also a note that the author smells rose, vanilla, sandalwood and amber as well and I would agree. I do smell rose, and if there is sandalwood it is well balanced as I don’t pick it up. Toujours Moi is a lovely oriental, and well worth a try.
aposum – :
I enjoy the modern version I’m wondering if I’d love the Corday( or even Max Factor)? Is the Magical Musk unicorn one better, or the Corday?
starkofff – :
I have the Dana one of this. I like this, very nice.
It is originally from the 1920’s. Is still well liked
to this day, If you have not tried this and are a fragrance collector. Like Me. You should.
natali725495 – :
This is the most beautiful and natural smelling oriental floral perfume I’ve ever ever smelt. It’s truly gorgeous. So so natural smelling!!! It’s pure joy. A beautiful sweet and spicy powdery, full-bodied floral, very rich and sensual, and the dry-down is suuuperb!! It is very strong and long lasting, and people can smell me quite a few feet away because I’m often often often being complimented on the glorious smell I bring with me. I LOVE Toujours Moi by Corday – it’s one of my prized possessions.
TonY150 – :
This oriental that has lots of aldehydes with the smell of citrus, amber, leather, and some indistinguishable florals in the background too. I have a bottle from the 60’s and it is reminiscent of my vintage 60’s Tabu. Toujour Moi is a less kinky version of Tabu which is richer in orange and amber and is spicy and animalic giving Tabu that “ohh la la” factor. Nevertheless, Toujour Moi is a fine example of what made French perfumery so wonderful, but make sure you get the vintage and not the Dana version which is a powder and dirty musk bomb.
alexs13031994 – :
I worked in the cosmetic department in Walgreens in 1974, Corday was still making the fragrance along with “FAme” I sold Tojours Moi, like crazy, it was the most elegant thing I had. I love it to this day, it is rich and deep and elegant. We would get spiffs on giant bottles of Chantilly, Emeraude, and I liked those scents as well but I wish I had stocked up on the Tojours Moi. I have bought several bottles on ebay for way more than the $5.00 we used to sell it for.
sdima63 – :
I have some of the vintage Corday “Pure Spray Cologne.” This is somewhat discordant at first, and I think that is what happens when you put vetiver with a resinous amber (the florals are quite subdued). The vetiver has a kind of funky quality I’ve now experienced with quite a few vintage scents. There also seems to be a kind of “hard” incense. It took me some time to get used to it, but I think the quality of the ingredients helps. It’s a little sweet, a little powdery, a little animalic, and has a hint of woodiness. Perhaps the sandalwood is stronger in a more powerful concentration, but this quite strong, especially for the first hour or so. I certainly consider it unisex, but obviously it’s more for the aficionado regardless.
QuipsAssits – :
I have the original in the unicorn bottle, Came in a box with powder and what looks like the newer versin bottle but the contents tell me different.
This is such a gorgeous sandalwood powdery ambery perfume. It has great deapth yet in a way feels young and fresh. Prety amaqzing, the sillage is perfect and the longevity is amazing well over 8 hours… soft and strong
9,5/10
Dinoy13 – :
I obtained a vintage bottle of the Corday version before Max Factor and Dana started making it. I am not sure of the date but guessing by the bottle I would think the 1960’s era. Surprisingly the bottle that was still sealed in the cellophane wrap was amazingly fresh. Absolutely no rancidity whatsoever. With some trepidation I sprayed it on my wrist. We know that this vintage stuff can be pretty potent. The version I have is called Spragrance. Anyhow wow it’s very pretty. Definitely something with a vintage edge to it but not that heavy perfume that screams I am vintage, I am heavy look out for me. I am getting a slightly powdery scent. Very pretty and sexy. I get powder, some floral notes. I am having a difficult time describing this scent. I can just say I am very impressed with the age of this that it has maintained it’s dignity. Back in the day this must have been very ahead of it’s time because my memory of the 70’s era of fragrances were sharp distinct vintage scents. Not that this is a bad thing but my opinion is this falls into a more softer modern category for that era.
enesyHils – :
This is truly the scent of the 1920s! Deep, dark purple incense entrances you with a bright raspberry accord before the massive jasmine bloom occurs, exploding like fireworks. Heliotrope, lilac, and orange blossom adorn the composition like cherubs in a religious motif. A huge amber warmth envelops you with just a hint of suede and blonde woods. The incense continues for what seems like forever. A trace of benzoin stays with you like a kiss from a stranger you may never meet again.
The Dana version is actually very faithful in my opinion – it’s just also really cheap.
Baberaree – :
I love this perfume! It has an alluring scent that is reminiscent of Shalimar, but much softer – subtle. Body chemistry is everything – I if you can wear Toujour Moi – you can REALLY wear it to your advantage.
IRUSYAB1 – :
I am a new fan of Toujours Moi ! Sadly, I never sampled the delights of the vintage but the Dana version fits my needs for this kind of fragance. The reason I love it so much is that it has a creamyness of vintage Rochas Femme that the reformulation lacks and a striking resemblance to Bal A Versailles and Tabu !
Long may this fragrance reign!
KerPlaibianen – :
Fragantica admin…please can we have more perfumes and info from corday….i dont consider it niche….its just very old like coty but not a big buy out company as coty became…. very well known in france in the 30’s -70s and by looks of ebay very popular market in the states as there are liads o Ad prints from usa for sale.
Other perfumes i have seen are Fame , possession, jet , voyage a paris and a heady vanilla that puts habanita in the shade…( whixh i smelled at my mum in laws house in paris) .so please please can someone find out more
hanter06 – :
I have recently acquired a vintage 1950’s/60’s bottle of this and am comparing to the 90’s Dana version which I also own – both are actually quite similar so I wouldn’t say the later version isn’t as good by any means, it is definitely lighter and a tad sweeter. The vintage edition definitely has a bit more leather smokey incense, the honey is prominent and less beeswaxy than the newer formulation I also get a hint of shalimar from this vintage bottle. Just lovely.
Rspefilm – :
no one seems to be mentioning the strong leather vibe of the modern version.
i haven’t smelled the vintage, but to me it’s a rich, ambery leather fragrance which would also work on a man.
Dvorik – :
I wore this fragrance for probably a decade when I was younger. It had very lovely white florals & was such a unique fragrance. A classic!
serenja22m3 – :
This is a yummy smelling perfume!
Игорь1991111 – :
Can’t speak to the Dana version, but the original was very romantic. Yes, I agree, I would also have called it an oriental.
Wesinvivatams – :
My Mother wore this.
siptFippila – :
One of the perfumes that defines the oriental family. Warm, sweet, and thick. Redolent of heavy white flowers, spices, and just the right amount of vanilla. The best powdery drydown of any perfume. There is nothing synthetic or cheap in Toujours Moi, it smells completely natural. A full-bodied, sensual fragrance experience. Todays stinky orientals should use this as their inspiration.
Max Factor produced this in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Apparently Factor used the original formula because the two smell the same. This review is for the Corday and Factor versions.
oflath – :
Tried this (e-bay purchase) after buying the new Toujours Moi by Dana. The Corday version, even vintage, is soooo much better than the Dana. It’s a spicy, powdery oriental-floral and lasts well on me.
karmaKiller – :
Sweet and spicy oriental with very powdery florals. Similar to, but less intense and softer than Miller Harris Oriental Flowers, and I swear it has a whiff of wedding cake. Although it has an animal base, its only a little bit naughty. The parfum/perfume strength is being reviewed.